Guardians Defeat Reds 5-2 in Victory

José Ramírez propelled the Cleveland Guardians to a 5-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds with a three-run homer in the eighth inning, marking his 38th home run of the season. The Guardians, who have secured a first-round bye in the playoffs, utilized seven pitchers, with Hunter Gaddis earning the win and Emmanuel Clase achieving a franchise-record 47th save. Cleveland's pitchers retired the first 18 batters, while Cincinnati struggled offensively, only recording a hit in the seventh inning. The Guardians are in pursuit of the top seed in the American League, trailing the New York Yankees by one game. Andrew Walters made history by starting with an eighth consecutive hitless appearance, contributing to a strong pitching performance. With three regular-season games left, Cleveland is set to bypass final outings for some pitchers in preparation for the ALDS.